Audi A7

The Audi A7 isn’t any faster or better equipped than the midsize A6. It has one fewer seat belt and less headroom. But the swoopy hatch body is hotter than a dozen Marilyns in air-blown skirts. And like Ms. Monroe, the A7’s sex appeal comes naturally – with a premium price.

The less-expensive A6 shares most of these features, making the A7 a mere splurge. What else can we say? Some car buyers like it hot.